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===Background===
===Background===
MTV Interactive was used as an announcer card for games based on MTV-owned licensees. In 2007, MTV relaunched its gaming division as MTV Games. In 2011, the company closed.
MTV Interactive was originally used as an announcer card for games based on MTV-owned licensees. In 2007, MTV relaunched its gaming division as "MTV Games". In 2011, the company closed.


===1st Logo (1998)===
===1st Logo (1998)===
[[File:MTV Interactive.png|center|frameless]]
[[File:MTV Interactive.png|center|350px]]

'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the standard MTV logo from the era, with the word "INTERACTIVE" below.
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the standard MTV logo from the era, with the word "'''INTERACTIVE'''" below.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
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===2nd Logo (1998-2002)===
===2nd Logo (1998-2002)===
[[File:MTV Interactive logo (1998-2002).png|frameless|center]]
[[File:MTV Interactive logo (1998-2002).png|350px|center]]
'''Nicknames:''' "MTV Machine", "MTV Laboratory", "MTV Lab", "Metal MTV"
'''Nicknames:''' "MTV Machine", "MTV Laboratory", "MTV Lab", "Metal MTV"


'''Logo:''' On a black background with a silver sparkle, we see a metal, CGI version of the MTV logo with "MUSIC TELEVISION" below it. Suddenly, a hand holds the MTV logo, causing the background turns black and the words "MUSIC TELEVISION" disappear, and then the background turns into a blue light with a red light in it, and the word "INTERACTIVE" in black (outlined in yellowish orange) appears below.
'''Logo:''' On a black background with a {{color|silver}} sparkle, we see a metal, CGI version of the MTV logo with "MUSIC TELEVISION" below it. Suddenly, a hand holds the MTV logo, causing the background to turn black and the words "MUSIC TELEVISION" disappear, and then the background turns into a {{color|blue}} light with a {{color|red}} light in it, and the word "INTERACTIVE" in black (outlined in {{color|yellow|yellowish}} {{color|orange}}) appears below.


'''FX/SFX:''' Good CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Good CGI animation.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The sound effects including a metal stomp and lab effects.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The sound effects including a metal stomp and lab effects.


'''Availability:''' Common, can be seen on some MTV-licensed video games like ''Beavis and Butt-head Do U'' and ''MTV Sports: Pure Ride'' for the PS1.
'''Availability:''' Common. Can be seen on some MTV-licensed video games like ''Beavis and Butt-head Do U'' and ''MTV Sports: Pure Ride'' for the PS1.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===3rd Logo (2000)===
===3rd Logo (2000)===
[[File:MTVGamesDariasInferno.jpg|center|frameless]]
[[File:MTVGamesDariasInferno.jpg|center|350px]]

'''Logo''': On a black background, we see a periwinkle MTV logo, with "TV" in yellow, inside a green circle with a yellow outline.
'''Logo''': On a black background, we see a periwinkle MTV logo, with "TV" in {{color|yellow}}, inside a {{color|green}} circle with a {{color|yellow}} outline.


'''FX/SFX:''' Just the logo fading in and out.
'''FX/SFX:''' Just the logo fading in and out.
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===4th Logo (2007-2011)===
===4th Logo (2007-2011)===
[[File:MTV Games (2008).jpg|350px|center]]
'''Nickname:''' "MTV Circle"
'''Nickname:''' "MTV Circle"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, many green circles come into the screen, surrounding the pre-2010 MTV logo, then "GAMES" is written below. The circles unravel and zoom out.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, many {{color|green}} circles come into the screen, surrounding the pre-2010 MTV logo, then "'''GAMES'''" is written below. The circles unravel and zoom out.


'''Variant:''' On ''Rock Band'' for PS2, the logo is still and silent.
'''Variant:''' On ''Rock Band'' for PS2, the logo is still and silent.


'''FX/SFX:''' Rather simple circles animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' Rather simple animation of the circles.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A quiet voice saying "MTV Games".
'''Music/Sounds:''' A quiet voice saying "MTV Games".


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Sometimes there is a short beating soundtrack and the name is said with a loud shout.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Sometimes, there is a short beating soundtrack and the name is said with a loud shout.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the ''Rock Band'' series. The sound variant appeared on ''Pimp My Ride'', including the Nintendo DS port. The still white logo appeared on ''Jackass: The Game''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the ''Rock Band'' series. The sound variant appeared on ''Pimp My Ride'', including the Nintendo DS port. The still white logo appeared on ''Jackass: The Game''.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
[[Category:American video game logos]]

[[Category:American logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:ViacomCBS]]
[[Category:ViacomCBS]]

Revision as of 07:42, 28 September 2021

Background

MTV Interactive was originally used as an announcer card for games based on MTV-owned licensees. In 2007, MTV relaunched its gaming division as "MTV Games". In 2011, the company closed.

1st Logo (1998)

Logo: On a white background, we see the standard MTV logo from the era, with the word "INTERACTIVE" below.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Only seen on the Game Boy version of Beavis and Butt-Head.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (1998-2002)

Nicknames: "MTV Machine", "MTV Laboratory", "MTV Lab", "Metal MTV"

Logo: On a black background with a silver sparkle, we see a metal, CGI version of the MTV logo with "MUSIC TELEVISION" below it. Suddenly, a hand holds the MTV logo, causing the background to turn black and the words "MUSIC TELEVISION" disappear, and then the background turns into a blue light with a red light in it, and the word "INTERACTIVE" in black (outlined in yellowish orange) appears below.

FX/SFX: Good CGI animation.

Music/Sounds: The sound effects including a metal stomp and lab effects.

Availability: Common. Can be seen on some MTV-licensed video games like Beavis and Butt-head Do U and MTV Sports: Pure Ride for the PS1.

Editor's Note: None.

3rd Logo (2000)

Logo: On a black background, we see a periwinkle MTV logo, with "TV" in yellow, inside a green circle with a yellow outline.

FX/SFX: Just the logo fading in and out.

Music/Sounds: A brief rock tune and a cheering crowd, and Daria's sister Quinn (voiced by Wendy Hoopes) saying "This isn't just for geeks!".

Availability: Seen only on Daria's Inferno.

Editor's Note: TBA

4th Logo (2007-2011)

Nickname: "MTV Circle"

Logo: On a black background, many green circles come into the screen, surrounding the pre-2010 MTV logo, then "GAMES" is written below. The circles unravel and zoom out.

Variant: On Rock Band for PS2, the logo is still and silent.

FX/SFX: Rather simple animation of the circles.

Music/Sounds: A quiet voice saying "MTV Games".

Music/Sounds Variant: Sometimes, there is a short beating soundtrack and the name is said with a loud shout.

Availability: Seen on the Rock Band series. The sound variant appeared on Pimp My Ride, including the Nintendo DS port. The still white logo appeared on Jackass: The Game.

Editor's Note: None.

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